Cambridge Learner Awards celebrate Mauritian academic excellence

High-achieving Mauritian students were presented with prizes and certificates at the 18th edition of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards today at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka, in the presence of the Minister of Education and Human Resource, Dr Mahend Gungapersad.

The award ceremony celebrates the exceptional achievements of 151 students who secured Top in the World and Top in Mauritius distinctions in the Cambridge O-Level, AS-Level, A-Level and IGCSE examinations held in June and November 2025. The High Achievement Award was presented to students who obtained outstanding results in subjects with a low candidature, while awards were also presented to the two best candidates for the HSC Pro qualification as well as to the best-performing candidates in Kreol Morisien at National School Certificate level.

The ceremony was attended by the Head of Ministry Partnerships at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, Mr Waleed Bagadi; the Director of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate, Mr Serge Ng Tat Chung; and other personalities.

In his address, Minister Gungapersad highlighted the importance of celebrating the outstanding achievements of students and recognising their talent, dedication and perseverance. He urged the awardees to cultivate humility alongside excellence, stressing that this quality would serve them well throughout their careers and lives.

The Minister also paid tribute to the parents and families of the students, acknowledging their sacrifices, dedication and unwavering support in enabling the young achievers to reach their full potential. In light of rapid technological advancements, he called on students to put in more efforts and equip themselves with the skills, values and knowledge required to become accomplished professionals and future leaders.

Minister Gungapersad further encouraged parents to continue supporting their children, nurturing their ambitions and inspiring them to dream big and strive for excellence.

For his part, Mr Bagadi stated that the achievements being celebrated reflect the highest levels of academic excellence attained by the students. He recalled the longstanding partnership between Mauritius and Cambridge which has inspired generations of Mauritian students to pursue excellence through determination, talent and hard work. He encouraged the awardees to aspire to become future leaders and innovators who will contribute to shaping the world.

As for Mr Ng Tat Chung, he congratulated the awardees on their remarkable achievements and remarked that behind every award lies a story of discipline, courage and sacrifice, involving not only the students but also their parents and teachers. He wished the students continued success as they take on new challenges and pursue their future academic and professional endeavours.

10 August 2026

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